AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkplace & AI Attitudes: A MOM report says retrenchments in Singapore edged up in Q1 2026 (3,690 to 3,830) while unemployment stayed low, with job cuts concentrated in manufacturing, financial and professional services. Future of Work: An AsiaOne survey finds young adults under 35 are the least likely to use GenAI at work and more likely to see it as having negative impact. Local Screen Culture: Mark Lee, Tasha Low and Korean actor Kang Yul star in trilingual microdrama Seven Days Reborn, built around a time-loop thriller. Brand & Pop Culture: Pocky turns 60 with a Gen Z-focused packaging and recipe refresh across the region. E-commerce Lifestyle: TikTok Shop and uParcel launch same-day instant delivery in Singapore for orders placed before 2pm/5pm. Smart Mobility & Parking: Singapore pilots ERP 2 location-based charging and a new roadside electronic parking system via vehicle OBU. Arts & Music Weekend: Saturdate x Now Showing at Objectifs maps a music-meets-art day with local indie sets and Southeast Asian DJ selections. Architecture & Heritage: Singapore sees growing adaptive reuse of state properties, with 20+ tenders launched in 2025 to turn older buildings into community and lifestyle spaces. Public Transport/City Life: Tokyo’s Shibuya rolls out on-the-spot fines for litterbugs, aiming for Singapore-level awareness. Military Transparency: The Singapore Army publishes monthly salaries for commissioned ranks, from Officer Cadet to Captain. Creative Tech & Education: IEM-UEM Group wraps up its Singapore study abroad, internship and SENSE-SG 2026 conference. Travel & Entertainment at Sea: Dream Cruises brings celebrity-led themed sailings, including a Singapore-to-Melaka voyage with chef Tommie Lee.
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